Political Science and Government at California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
California Lutheran University graduates in political science and government earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Lutheran University Compares for Political Science and Government
All 565 colleges reporting political science and government earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $121,729 | $106,831 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $106,153 | $97,778 | #5 | $72,618 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $102,789 | $112,286 | #1 | $46,843 |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $100,245 | $95,412 | #11 | $61,077 |
| 5 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $96,621 | $102,683 | #3 | $54,353 |
| 6 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $95,838 | $84,395 | #27 | $61,543 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $95,391 | $90,792 | #17 | $60,292 |
| 8 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $95,190 | $86,679 | #20 | — |
| 9 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $94,297 | $101,163 | #4 | $55,316 |
| 10 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $94,097 | $84,717 | #25 | $42,979 |
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| 312 | Towson University Towson, MD | $60,313 | $52,932 | #480 | $42,648 |
| 313 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $60,296 | $57,389 | #378 | $29,143 |
| 314 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $60,278 | $54,849 | #437 | $36,189 |
| 315 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $60,243 | $54,817 | #438 | $36,061 |
| 316 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $60,241 | $61,266 | #267 | $30,834 |
| 317 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $60,089 | $52,735 | #484 | $33,397 |
| 318 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $60,073 | $65,623 | #178 | $29,728 |
Other Majors at California Lutheran University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,573 | $72,696 | #120 of 796 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $83,310 | $57,276 | #66 of 126 |
| Computer Science | $77,030 | $68,398 | #315 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,916 | $55,234 | #194 of 1176 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $70,409 | $23,879 | #26 of 207 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $68,806 | $34,432 | #3 of 22 |
| Sociology | $67,998 | — | #23 of 462 |
| Biology | $64,939 | $32,894 | #180 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,433 | $43,122 | #75 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,653 | $37,249 | #132 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,806 | $34,989 | #78 of 476 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,820 | $33,818 | #128 of 610 |
| Psychology | $59,153 | $30,918 | #112 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,428 | — | #187 of 576 |
| Music | $32,316 | $20,650 | #253 of 268 |
| Criminology | — | $31,963 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Lutheran University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,061 one year after graduating and $60,243 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Lutheran University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, California Lutheran University ranks #315 by median pay four years after graduation, and #438 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at California Lutheran University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.